Megavolt-Amperes to Kilowatts Converter
How to Convert Megavolt-Amperes (MVA) to Kilowatts (kW)
Curious about how apparent power in megavolt-amperes translates to real power in kilowatts? Let’s break it down!
MVA to KW Calculation Formula
The real power P in kilowatts (kW) is equal to the apparent power S in megavolt-amperes (MVA), multiplied by the power factor PF and 1000:
P(kW) = S(MVA) × PF × 1000Thus, kilowatts are equal to megavolt-amperes multiplied by the power factor and 1000:
kW = MVA × PF × 1000Example Calculation
If you have an apparent power measurement of 1 MVA and a power factor of 0.9, the calculation would be:
P(kW) = 1 MVA × 0.9 × 1000 = 900 kWApparent Power (MVA)
Megavolt-amperes (MVA) represent the total power supplied by the electrical system, including both real power and reactive power.
Real Power (kW)
Kilowatts (kW) represent the actual power consumed by a device, which performs useful work in an electrical system.
Power Factor (PF)
Power factor is the ratio between real power (kW) and apparent power (MVA). It indicates how effectively the electrical power is being converted into useful work.
Pro Tip
Always size your electrical systems based on kW (real power) rather than MVA (apparent power) to ensure your system meets actual power needs!
For more information on watts and their applications, visit the Wikipedia page on Watt.
